Directed by:
Dani de la OrdenScreenplay:
Eric NavarroCinematography:
Daniel AranyóCast:
Susana Abaitúa, Álvaro Cervantes, Luis Zahera, Aixa Villagrán, Txell Aixendri, Nil Cardoner, Eduardo Antuña, Paula Malia, Clara Segura, Maria Ribera (more)VOD (1)
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After spending a wild night together, Adri discovers the only way to see Carla again is to become a patient at the psychiatric center where she resides. (Netflix)
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The film has a rather nice idea about a man who volunteers to be admitted to a psychiatric ward for a woman he's fallen in love with after the first night, but signs a contract and can't get out and the woman doesn't seem too interested. At times I was hoping the Spaniards would ride the successful wave of Toc Toc – the characters are similar, after all – but the humour here gies absolutely sideways. The most amusing character is the lady with Tourette's syndrome, but the rest of the patients are woefully underused. It's a shame that instead of comedy, the film focuses more on romance, drama and emotion, which I'm definitely not looking for. It’s alright, but could have been better. 5.5/10.
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It's nice when someone can turn a serious subject into an enjoyable comedy. Plus, I can't help but think nothing sounds as good in movies lately as Spanish. I feel like the crazier a character gets with that language coming out of their mouth, the better and sexier they sound. Usually Spain makes me hot, but in this case I have to admit that I ended up being quite disappointed. The film does have a few strong moments that I really enjoyed watching, but as a whole it doesn't overwhelm the viewer. The plot is basically a drag lacking any kind of surprise or anything that you would think you weren't expecting. It just flew by, ended, and I don't really understand when the two managed to fall in love. Because I don't feel like I was there. 3 stars.
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The atmosphere of Dani de la Orden's film reminded me a lot of the Italian film Remember Me?, which also relied on an unconventional romantic line that was mixed with the issue of (incurable) illness. The comedic side of the film worked quite well for me - especially thanks to the character of Saúl, whose story also provided a solid dramatic interlude. I also enjoyed the character of Marta. The leading couple was likeable throughout, but the romantic storyline felt overly cheesy and American at times. In any case, this is a nice film to laugh at, but also to think about.
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